The Beautiful Origin and History of the Wreath

The term “Wreath”, curiously enough, is linked to our word “Wrist”, with both terms       forming a continuous physical circular shape. It also came from Middle English’s “wrethe”, meaning a twisted band or ring of leaves or flowers in a garland.

Wreaths have been used symbolically for centuries. The circle or ring shape is symbolic of eternity or eternal life, because the shape has no beginning or end. Back in ancient Rome, this…..